

About the IPPF
Founded in 2001, the International Public Policy Forum (IPPF) is the only global competition that empowers high school students to engage in rigorous written and oral debates on issues of public policy.
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Founded and managed by the Brewer Foundation and jointly administered with New York University, the IPPF is open to all high school students worldwide. Students compete for the title of IPPF World Champion and a $10,000 grand prize.


How to Participate
The competition begins annually in October, as teams submit a qualifying round essay on the IPPF topic. The essay should be no more than 3,000 words, either affirming or negating the topic resolution. Essays must be submitted by October 15, 2025. Judges evaluate each essay, and the top 64 teams advance into a single-elimination, written debate competition.